A selection of 'ballooniana' objects, late 18th century.
- maker:
- Unattributed
Model of balloon, in glass and metal, 10", containing 4 scent bottles. French. With wooden travelling case, [contemporary, 30x16x16cm, inlay edge, some damage].
The objects, from the Penn-Gaskell collection, are: a model of a balloon which opens up to reveal four scent bottles, two teapots, two snuff boxes and an ornamental plate.
Model of balloon, in glass and metal, 10', containing 4 scent bottles. French. With wooden travelling case.
Public balloon ascents began to be held in pleasure gardens after the first successful untethered launch of a balloon carrying humans occurred in Paris in November 1783. The subsequent hot air balloon craze was called “Ballooniana” and led to the production of many commemorative objects such as these.
Details
- Category:
- Penn-Gaskell Collection
- Object Number:
- 1946-150/1
- type:
- containers, depictions, balloons and hot-air balloons
- credit:
- Penn-Gaskell Collection
